Aniaml Iron + Vitamin B12 Injection Veterinary Iron Injection is used for prophylaxis and treatment of by iron deficiency caused anaemia in piglets and calvesAqueous solution for parenteral use. Description Iron dextran is used for prophylaxis and treatment of by iron deficiency caused anaemia in piglets and calves. Parenteral administration of iron has the advantage that the necessary amount of iron can be administered in one single dosage. Cyanocobalamin is used for prophylaxis and treatment of by cyanocobalamin deficiency caused anaemia. Composition Contains per ml.: Iron (as iron dextran) 100 mg. Vitamin B12, cyanocobalamin 100 mcg. Solvents ad. 1 ml. Indications Prophylaxis and treatment of anaemia in calves and piglets. Contra indications Administration to animals with vitamin E?deficiency. Administration to animals with diarrhoea. Administration in combination with tetracyclines, because of the interaction of iron with tetracyclines. Side effects Muscle tissue is coloured temporarily by this preparation. Leaking of injection fluid can cause a persistent discoloration of skin. Dosage For intramuscular or subcutaneous administration: Calves : 4 - 8 ml. subcutaneous, in the first week after birth. Piglets : 2 ml. intramuscular, 3 days after birth. Withdrawal times None. Warning Keep out of reach of children.